Quality Technician

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Audit finished products, products being processed, incoming materials, parts, and assemblies, for conformance to company standards

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform audits of samples and approve-reject based on conformance requirements
• Ensure that non-conforming material or products are documented, quarantined, and reworked or repaired, where applicable.
• Perform testing and update related documentation, where necessary
• Utilize and maintain QA EHS Insight quality and safety reporting and tracking system
• Interpret complex blueprints, determine gauge methods, and participate in final disposition of discrepant material
• Monitor and evaluate the conformance of statistically controlled processes, where applicable. Assist with resolution and root cause analysis
• Maintain and calibrate electrical and dimensional measuring and testing equipment
• Skillfully and accurately use all inspection gauges and instruments, including set-up, analysis and adjusting
• Work directly with engineers, supervisors, and other personnel regarding various manufacturing/quality issues
• Maintain all quality assurance documentation
• Assist in the audit of standard operating instructions
• Work with service center employees (operations & inventory) to follow written process and procedures
• Personally observe safety and security procedures and proper use of equipment and material. Actively promote safety process and report any safety issues to proper channels for action.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 1 year of dimensional inspection in the field of quality required

SKILLS

Ability to follow the company's IMS (in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001) policies and procedures at all times

Proficient computer skills with knowledge of MS Office and/or company specific databases

Must be able to work well with stringent deadlines and possess good organizational skills

Good attention to detail

Strong customer focus with good communication, interpersonal, and team working skills

Must be familiar with ISO: 9000 requirements including quality practices and procedures

Working knowledge of the Gagemaker System and related software

Familiar with the operation and use of inspection measuring devices (i.e. calipers, micrometers, comparators, bore gages, electrical multimeters, meggers, etc.)

Must be familiar with quality practices and procedures, (i.e. sampling plans, tolerance, functional testing, and visual inspections)

Comfortable reading complex blueprints and customer related drawings

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in both a controlled & uncontrolled climate environment

Occasionally required to move about the facility

Occasional travel and On call required

Lifting of up to 50 lbs.

Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory

This is a safety sensitive position